Things To Do In Orlando In May

SeaWorld Seven Seas Food Festival

• Weekends in late winter and spring
• SeaWorld Orlando

Global food and drink booths across the park, paired with weekend concerts.

Tip: Sampling lanyards can save money if you plan to try several dishes.

EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

• Typically early March through late May or early June
• EPCOT, Walt Disney World

Character topiaries, themed gardens and outdoor kitchens fill the park during Orlando's most pleasant season.

Tip: Weekday mornings are the quietest time to see the gardens.

Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival

• About two weeks in May
• Loch Haven Park

A long-running, unjuried theatre festival with dozens of original shows, from comedy to drama, plus a free outdoor lawn with food and entertainment.

Tip: Buy a festival button first, since it is required for show tickets.

Orlando City SC home matches

• Major League Soccer season, roughly late February through October
• Inter&Co Stadium, Downtown Orlando

Orlando's MLS club plays in a soccer-specific downtown stadium known for a loud, purple-clad supporters section.

Tip: Evening kickoffs are common in summer to avoid the heat.

Rocket launches on the Space Coast

• Year round, several times a month
• Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral

Florida's Space Coast now hosts frequent launches, and many are visible from Orlando on clear days and nights.

Tip: Launch times move often. Book tours with free cancellation.

Winter Park Farmers' Market

• Every Saturday morning
• Historic train depot, Winter Park

A beloved local market with produce, baked goods, flowers and coffee a block from Park Avenue.

Tip: Pair it with the Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour nearby.

Lake Eola Farmers Market

• Every Sunday
• Lake Eola Park, Downtown Orlando

Local vendors, food stalls and live music along the lake. Rent a swan boat while you are there.

Audubon Park Community Market

• Monday evenings
• Audubon Park Garden District, Orlando

An evening market with local farmers, food trucks and makers in one of Orlando's most walkable neighborhoods.